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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,762.21, 67,082.82 and 17,045.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,762.21, 67,082.82 and 17,045.09 is: 25,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,762.21 : 67,082.82 = 17,045.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,762.21/67,082.82 = 17,045.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,762.21x = 67,082.82 × 17,045.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,762.21x = 1,143,432,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,432,368.94/44,762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.59

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